Utah

Hillary of Utah was placed in the foster care system at the age of 13. Hillary’s time in care included moving between foster homes, the Girls Group Home shelter, and with teachers during her last year of high school. With strong perseverance and dedication, Hillary was able to continue her... Read more

Gabriel Trane was placed in the foster care system in the state Utah at the age of 15. Gabriel went through three placements and states that he learned from each situation. Gabriel was involved in the TAL program and was in charge of the eastern region for foster kids. Gabriel... Read more

Alexander Andersen spent three years in the Utah Foster Care System. Alexander attended Bridgerland Applied Technology College, where he was enrolled in a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) course. After completing the course, passing the state test, and completing 48 hours of clinical non-paid work at a nursing home, Alexander received... Read more

Spent 4 years in Utah's foster care system Angelica Gomez says that by her second year of being in foster care - she was nine- she knew what worked and what didn't work, what would fix her problems and what wouldn't. She explains that youth in care can bring the... Read more

Brooke Hall was 15 when she was placed into foster care. Her foster home was unfamiliar, strict, and uncomfortable. For the following 8 month placement, Brooke slowly got used to the house rules and actually enjoyed spending time with her foster siblings. This short, yet influential time in Brooke’s life... Read more

Eduardo Ballesteros spent 4 years in Utah's Foster Care System It is likely that in the dictionary under the word “ambitious” there is a picture of Eduardo Ballesteros. At twenty-one, Eduardo is already a certified Massage therapist, but is also pursuing his bachelor’s in biomedical engineering and business, with plans... Read more